20inch rims /turning issues??
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20inch rims /turning issues??
Im looking at getting a set a 20x8.5 /20x10 for my 2006 3GS. my question is this.... Has anyone had any issues with tight/quick turns??? I mean does the large front wheel rub on the inner fender or bottom out??
my car is lowered a good bit and i dont rub on turns. you need to get the proper size tires. you need 245/30/20 in the front. most people for some reason do 245/35/20 in the front and they have problems with rubbing on sharp turns.
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thank you sir, at last someone answered the question , i am looking at the same dilemma , but now my problem is solved , ii get 245/30/20 up front and 275/30/20 in d rear and i should have no rubbing or bottoming out , thank u soo much once again guys
if your doing a 245/30/20 up front, then you need a 295/25/20
a 295 may not fit but the next closest is a 285/25/30
if you have overspec tires up front (245/35/20), then when you do hard lock turns, you might have running on front / rear of the front wheel wells. but it's no biggie, you are going slow anyway
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I have 245/35/20 tires on my GS and the only time it rubs is when I'm pulling out of a parking spot. Like rominl said, you're going slow anyway.
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Do not do 245/35/20. It looks way to chunky and will rub. Dont be afraid of 30 profile tires. They hold up fine. I have a 295/25 on the rear of my LS and have had no issues
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I agree on this. I'm looking at 30s when i get new tires and lowering the car. The 30s look WAY better.
